《计算机专业外语》课程教学大纲课程名称：计算机专业英语课程编码：0714232080适用专业及层次：计算机应用技术专业（3G移动通信软件开发方向）课程总学时：36学时课程总学分：一、课程的性质、目的与任务1、本课程的性质计算机专业外语是计算机科学与技术本科专业的必修课。
通过本课程的学习，能够提高学生阅读和理解计算机英文资料的能力，增强学生科技英语的写作水平及对外交流能力，使学生能够加深相关计算机课程的理解，为学生以后进一步提高打下坚实的基础。
2、课程目的与任务：通过本课程的教学，使学生掌握一定数量的常用现代计算机专业英语词汇，能够比较熟练地看懂计算机屏幕信息的英语提示、菜单、帮助文件及出错信息，并能够基本阅读和翻译计算机的软、硬件手册、资料和说明书；学习和巩固计算机专业的基本概念和知识，以提高学生的综合能力。
二、教学内容、教学要求及教学重难点Chapter 1 Information Technology, the Internet, and You【教学内容】：本章主要研究内容为 1.Five parts to an information system: 2.People 3. Software 4.Hardware 5.Data 6.Connectivity,The Wireless Revolution, and the Internet【教学要求】：1.Explain the five parts of an information system: people, procedures, software, hardware, and data；2.Distinguish between system software and application software；3.Discuss the three kinds of system software programs;4.Distinguish between basic and specialized application software5.Identify the four types of computers and the six types of microcomputers.6.Describe the different types of computer hardware including the systemunit, input, output, storage, and communication devices.7.Define data and describe document, worksheet, database, and presentation files.8.Explain computer connectivity, the wireless revolution, and the Internet.【教学重难点】：本章重点：Five parts to an information system:本章难点：Connectivity,The Wireless Revolution, and the Internet Chapter 2 The Internet, the Web, and Electronic Commerce【教学内容】：本章主要研究内容为：1.The Internet and the Web 2.Access 3. Communication 4. Search Tools 5. Electronic Commerce 6. Web Utilities【教学要求】：1.Discuss the origins of the Internet and the Web2.Describe how to access the Web using providers and browsers3.Describe search tools,including search engines,metasearch engines,and specialized search engines.4.Evaluate the accuracy of information presented on the Web5.Discuss electronic commerce,including B2C,C2C,B2B,and security issues.6.Describe these Web utilities:Web-bbased applications,FTP,plug-ins,and filters.【教学重难点】：本章重点：The Internet and the Web本章难点：CommunicationChapter 3 Basic Application Software【教学内容】：本章主要研究内容为1.Application Software 2.Word Processors3.Spreadsheets4.Database Management Systems5.Presentation Graphics6.Integrated Packages7.Sofiware Suites8.Sharing Data betweenApplications【教学要求】：1．Discuss common features of most software applications.2．Discuss word processors and word processing features.3．Describe spreadsheets and spreadsheet features.4．Discuss database management systems and database management features.5．Describe presentation graphics and presentation graphics features.6．Discuss integrated packages.7．Describe software suites and the categories of software suites.【教学重难点】：本章重点：Application Software本章难点：Application SoftwareChapter 4 Specialized Application Software【教学内容】：本章主要研究内容为1. Graphics 2.Audio and Video 3.Multimedia 4.Web Authoring 5.Emerging Applications【教学要求】：1.Describe graphics software, including desktop publishing, image editors, illustration programs, image galleries, and graphics suites2.Discuss audio and video editing software3.Describe multimedia, including links, buttons, and multimedia authoringprograms.4.Explain Web authoring, Web site design, and Web authoring programs.5.Describe virtual reality and X3D.6.Discuss knowledge-based (expert) systems.7.Describe robotics including perception systems, industrial robots, mobilerobots, and household robotics【教学重难点】：本章重点：1. Graphics 2.Audio and Video本章难点：1.Multimedia 2.Web AuthoringChapter 5 System Software【教学内容】：本章主要研究内容为：1.System Software 2.Operating Systems 3.Utilities 4.Device Drivers【教学要求】：1.Describe the differences between system software and application software.2.Discuss the four types of system software.3.Discuss the basic functions, features, and categories of operating systems.4.Describe Windows, Mac OS, UNIX, Linux, and virtualization.5.Describe the purpose of utilities and utility suites.6.Identify the five most essential utilities.7.Discuss Windows utility programs.8.Describe device drivers, including Windows’ Add a Device Wizard and Update.【教学重难点】：本章重点：System Software本章难点：Operating SystemsChapter 10 Privacy and Security【教学内容】：本章主要研究内容为 1.People 2.Privacy 3. Security 4. Ergonomics 5. The Environment【教学要求】：1.Discuss the privacy issues related to the presence of large databases, private networks, the Internet, and the Web2.Describe and control cookies, web bugs, and spyware3.Discuss the security threats posed by computer criminals,computer crime, and other hazards4.Discuss ways that individuals and organizations protect their security5.Discuss computer ethics including copyright law and plagiarism6.Describe ways to protect copyrights and to identify plagiarism, includingdigital rights management and Turnitin【教学重难点】：本章重点：Privacy本章难点：Security三、各教学环节学时分配四、教学方法与教学手段说明1．采用讨论、交互式的课堂授课方法，将计算机科学与技术领域的相关问题进行明确透彻讲授，利用现有的软件进行部分内容的多媒体教学。